Tag: Human rights
Holy See renews calls for ceasefire in Gaza, stresses ‘unimaginable suffering’
Archbishop Gabriele Caccia described the severity of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as causing "unimaginable suffering”.
Filipino drag queen fights for freedom to express faith
For many Filipinos, however, his portrayal of Jesus singing the religious prayer in a drag show was offensive.
Elderly monk dies two months after he was tortured by Myanmar’s...
Torturing an elderly monk was a brutal act by the military, the Venerable Min Thonnya, a monk who is opposed to the junta, told RFA
Philippine groups urge UN envoy to probe attacks on journalists, environmental...
The reports highlight community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio's continued detention, red-tagging, and blocking of alternative media outfits
Controversial Online Safety Bill sparks concerns over freedom of expression in...
Critics of the bill point out its vague definitions of terms and delineation of offenses, raising risk of subjective interpretations
Believing in Jesus can cost you your life in these 50...
The list is made up of 50 countries: 13 nations where Christians suffer extreme persecution and another 37 where persecution is severe.
Philippine group urges government to halt human rights situation ‘fakery’ amidst...
The group alleged that the administration has intensified its policy of repression, violating basic freedoms, including freedom of expression
Ten countries in need of prayers for peace
In many parts of the world, the beginning of the new year will not be a time of peace. They need our prayers
We need more prosecutors and judges to give justice for children
We just have to work together for the nation and especially the abused children who hunger and thirst for justice.
Myanmar’s army is forcing residents to join pro-junta militias
Forming militias is part of a junta bid to shore up military troop shortages and “drive a wedge between the people"
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